How to tend a Calathea stromata

Watering

Keep soil moist, water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce water in winter

Sunlight

Like half shade, can take 4-5h moderate light

Soil

Peat mixed with coarse sand soil

Fertilizer

Apply low concentration fertilizers, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and summer

Pruning

Remove dead and yellowish leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Brazil
Category
Marantaceae, Calathea
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in winter, white flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color a mixture of green and dark green stripes